Nanostructural features of anodic zirconia synthesized using different temperature modes

Abstract

Nanotubular and nanoporous structures of ZrO 2 were synthesized by potentiostatic anodization with varying the temperatures of anode in the range of T A = 0 - 90 °C and electrolyte in the range of T El = 20 - 50 °C. It was shown that difference between T A and T El had significant influence on growth rate and morphology type of zirconia nanostructures. Optimal parameters of thermal modes for nanotubular ZrO 2 synthesis were discussed.